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incline vs coast

coast vs incline

incline and coast both are nouns.

incline and coast both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
incline Yes No Yes No
coast Yes No Yes No
As nouns, coast is a hyponym of incline; that is, coast is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than incline:
  • incline: an elevated geological formation
  • coast: a slope down which sleds may coast
incline (noun) coast (noun)
an inclined surface connecting two levels the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it
an elevated geological formation the area within view
the shore of a sea or ocean
a slope down which sleds may coast
incline (verb) coast (verb)
make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief move effortlessly; by force of gravity
feel favorably disposed or willing
be at an angle
lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow
bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
Difference between incline and coast

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